Vietjet expands fleet with new Airbus A330 wideBody
The new aircraft is said to be deployed immediately on Vietjet’s India-Vietnam services, as well as flights to Australia, Japan and Kazakhstan. The airline currently operates 10 direct routes connecting Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru to major Vietnamese cities, including Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.
Aadhaar mandatory in first 15-mins of IRCTC General Reservation from Oct 1
With effect from October 1, 2025, during the first 15 minutes of the opening of general reservation, reserved general tickets can be booked through the website of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)/its app only by Aadhaar-authenticated users.
Ebix Travels launches Via e-visa platform
Ebix Travel announced the launch of its Via e-Visa platform, aimed to ease the traditionally complex visa application process for travel partners and corporate clients across India. The new platform at Via.com aims to address critical pain points in the B2B travel industry by offering a centralised visa solution that eliminates physical paperwork and enabling travel partners to manage visa appli..
IndiGo and AEGEAN sign MoU for codeshare partnership
IndiGo and AEGEAN, have entered an MoU for a codeshare partnership, aiming to enable enhanced connectivity and seamless experience for customers across their joint network. The cooperation will enable both airlines to offer flights on each other's networks allowing AEGEAN to strengthen its connectivity into India and South Asia, while enabling more travel options for IndiGo customers on the...
Atmosphere Core makes global expansion a priority
Atmosphere Core brought together its top 30 leaders in Dubai on September 9th and 10th 2025 for the annual leadership summit and discuss global expansion. Over two days, senior leaders said to have aligned on strategic priorities and strengthened collaboration, looking beyond the Maldives, India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal to new destinations across Asia and Europe.
Sarovar Hotels launches Sarovar Premiere in Alwar
The hotel features 78 rooms and suites, along with contemporary amenities, rooftop dining, thoughtfully designed spaces, and more. With approximately 8,820 sq. ft. of event space, including the city’s largest Maharaja Ballroom, the hotel aims to cater to weddings, conferences, and social gatherings.
jüSTa Hotels & Resorts announces new boutique property in Lonavala
jüSTa Hotels & Resorts has announced its latest signing – a new boutique hotel in Lonavala. This property aims to strengthen its presence in Maharashtra alongside its existing property in Kolad. The upcoming hotel will be the brand’s 30th property across the country.
Air Canada unveils Palma de Mallorca as first route for Airbus A321XLR
Air Canada has announced Montréal to Palma de Mallorca as its first new route to be operated by its Airbus A321 extra-long range (XLR) aircraft. Delivery of the XLR fleet begins in the first quarter of 2026, and in June 2026, Air Canada will inaugurate service from Montréal to the Spanish island in the western Mediterranean onboard this new aircraft.
Georgia records 40% growth in Indian visitors in H1 2025
Georgia is reported to witness growth in arrivals and strengthening its position on the global tourism map. In 2024, Georgia welcomed 124,000 visitors from India. In the first six months of 2025 alone, arrivals from India grew by 40% compared to the same period last year.
Saudi unveils three-city India roadshow to deepen trade ties
The mega roadshow said to reflect Saudi Tourism’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Indian market, one of Saudi’s important source markets for the leisure and business tourism sectors. The six-day three-city mega trade roadshow is planned across Hyderabad (September 15), Ahmedabad (September 17) and Delhi (September 19).
